Kirkbymoorside
Town Brass Band have been highly commended for the work they do for the
community during a visit by the High Sheriff of North Yorkshire – John
Furness.
The Band who celebrated their bi-centenary last year now has over 120
players across 5 bands, providing free instruments and tuition to all
who wish to learn with players aged 5 – 75+. They also provide brass tuition
in 2 local primary schools, whilst the senior band represents the town
and county at the highest level at competitions throughout the UK. As
the town band they are an integral part of the community, and are delighted
to play for town events such as the 10K Fair, tractor run, Christmas Carolling
and Armistice Parade.
The band had been commended to the High Sheriff for their work by The
Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire. Whilst supporting the crown and judiciary
are central elements of the year long post, the High Sheriff also has
a role in encouraging and supporting charities. Mr Furness, who took the
office of High Sheriff earlier this year, said

“I
am delighted to present this High Sheriff Award to the Kirkbymoorside
Town Band. This band has served the community for many years. They perform
for free to numerous charitable fund raising events and offer excellent
training programmes to its members. Thousands of people enjoy the band
each year and I am very happy to support and commend them for their good
work in serving their local community”
The High Sheriff, Presented the band with a cheque for £250.00 at
their bandroom in Manor Vale, where he was also able to meet and hear
member’s from across the 5 bands and learn of the bands plans for the
future. John Woodward, Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band Master, Said:
“We are delighted to have been recognised in such a way, it is a real
honour to have been able to welcome the High Sheriff to our Band Room
here in Manor Vale, to meet our youngsters, players and committee. We
feel this is not only recognition of our work, but also of our community,
the town of Kirkbymoorside, they support us in all we do and we are so
proud to be their band”